The Academy Days

by Opalina Cecile

Supper in the Dining Hall

/Velika/

“All students please report to the dining hall for supper. I repeat, all student to the dining hall,” said the mare in the speaker.
“We better get going,” Twilight said.
“I’d like to get settled a bit before, you go ahead to the dining hall,” I said quietly.
“Ok,” Trixie said and she went out the door. Twilight smiled and walked out behind her.
I unpacked my bags. Toiletries went in the bathroom, clothes in her drawer opposite the bed, her pillow and stuffed dog on the bed, and photo album.
One last time, for old time’s sake, I thought. I flipped open through the photos of baby filly me, my parents, my gran, my friends, and suddenly and unexpectedly I started crying. I found my self missing that rubbish place I called home. And my foolish mother, and my father who was here for 5 months before splitting. I think my father was disappointed I wasn’t an alicorn. Yeah, my father was a Pegasus. My mother is a unicorn. She’s a teacher at the small school in our town, Oakland.
And my father? He’s a-
“All students to the dining hall for supper.” I hid the album under my bed and clopped out.

*Patricia*

“That’s my brother, Stellan,” I said pointing my hoof toward the white coated colt who was telling a joke. He sat at the 3rd-years section of tables.
“He’s kinda cute…” Twilight said softly. I turned toward her with a ‘what?’ face.
“Don’t tell me you’re falling for him,” I said. If she was, it wouldn’t end well.
“No, no! Of course not. I don’t let petty things like boys stand in my way of coming out on top.”
“What if I get on top?”
“Then I’d be happy for you.” Her smile and tone were genuine.
“I’d be happy for you too.” We found a table in the 1st-years area and sat down.
“Most of the reason why I want to be top- besides getting to become Celestia’s faithful student- is my aunt Chessa.”
My heart struck a pang.
“Why, did she ask you to?” Maybe before it happened.
“No, but I’m sure she’d want me to. She was my favorite aunt, always pushing me. But she was attacked when coming to bring us some news. I mourned up until this morning, because now I’m determined to make it for her.” Twilight smiled proudly.
“Wow. My reasons seem so petty now…”
“Also for my babysitter Cadence. She’s a princess. I think my brother has a crush on her.”
“You have a brother too?”
“Yeah, he’s training to become part of the Royal Guard.”
“Wow! What’s his name?”
“Shining Armor. So what’s your brother like?”
“Well, when I was a younger filly, he put bugs in my bed and painted my hair…”

~Twilight~

“Hey, there you are Velika!” I said when I saw the red pony cantering towards us. She sat next to us.
“So where are you all from?” said a grey unicorn across from us. She was sitting with three others, one of them Trixie, the others must the grey one’s roommates. “Oh, and I’m Cloudy Skies.” Her mane was fluffy and white. Her expression was droopy however.
“I’m her sister, Clear Skies.” Her skin was a happy blue coat and a yellow mane.
“And I’m Pretty Posh, daughter of Very Posh and Super Starlet,” said the one I had seen in magazines before. She was quite famous, with rich movie star and millionaire parents. Her rich magenta mane was perfectly styled and her coat was a shiny golden color.
“That’s Twilight, I’m Trixie, and that’s Velika,” Trixie said. I waved. So did Velika.
“I’m from Canterlot, obviously. I live a few blocks away from the castle. My father is a diplomat in the Pony Parliament. My mother doesn’t work,” I said.
“I’m from Manehattan, the city of lights,” said Pretty Posh.
“Isn’t that Maris?” Trixie quipped.
“Whatever.”
“Anyways, I’m from East Canterlot. My parents are famous magicians,” Trixie said. I’ve heard of the Mages before. They fought against the dragons in the war.
“We’re from Fillydelphia,” said Clear Skies in her chirpy and-pardon the pun- sunny voice. Pretty Posh scoffed.
“What about you Velika?” I asked.
“Uh, well, I-”
“Ladies and gentleponies, I am proud to welcome you to this new school year at the Canterlot Academy for Exceptional Magic. Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah. Founded by blah blah, over 500 gifted witches and wizards blah blah Now, dive in to your dinner!”
Food magically appeared on the tables, all delicacies and more. Each pony took portions on their plate and chattered eagerly as the ate.

Author's Note:

Ok, a couple things. I deleted the comments by that guy. Thanks to August Rush and The Gweat and Powaful Twixie (love the name btw) for commenting. Thanks to the three likers and the couple favoriters. I shall love you forever.
Next, this isn't my best chapter or ending. Also sorry I couldn't find a good ponified name for Oakland. It's a little rushed because I really wanted it up today.
Which brings me to this- Tomorrow I am leaving for Tahoe and won't be back until the 1st. I'll try and possibly post on the 2nd if I can. Keep reading and stay awesome bronies :)
~Opal

Comments

[reader238]

so is velika from ponyville or hoofington?

[Opalina Cecile]

1864238 It says she's from Oakland. Which is not home to many famous ponies in Equestria. So, it's "scandalous' she's in the Academy and blah blah scholarship blah blha no friends and blah..... Basically if anyone found out, she'd be devasted because she'd stop having friends. At least that's what she thinks. And by Equestrian Law (possibly) there's (possibly) a law that (possibly) shames parents who leave their child, so then her father would (possibly) be disgraced if they found him.

[reader238]

okie dokie lokie